Shirley Muldowney shattered gender barriers in NHRA Top Fuel, winning three championships and 18 national events. Starting in street cars, she progressed to dragsters and Funny Cars, eventually excelling in Top Fuel. Muldowney was the first woman to win a NHRA Pro class and the first to win the Top Fuel championship. Her resilience after a severe crash and her fierce competitive spirit made her a motorsports icon.